Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Speedbooster (WUSB54GS) | 
| Brand: Linksys
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $28.99
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 2833
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows
Network Interface: Hi-Speed USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4 x 3 x 1
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: WUSB54GS
Model: WUSB54GS
UPC: 745883560998
EAN: 0745883560998
ASIN: B0002XZQAE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High-speed wireless networking for your desktop or notebook via USB 2.0 | | • | New SpeedBooster technology increases Wireless-G performance by up to 35% | | • | Easy, no-tools setup on any desktop or notebook computer with USB support | | • | Wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit data encryption |
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Product Description
Includes: USB cable and Setup CD-ROM. Connect your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network at incredible speeds with the Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster. Using your high-speed USB 2.0 port, the Adapter delivers incredible data rates without the trouble of opening up the case of your computer. The Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G. In standard Wireless-G (802.11g) mode, the USB Adapter can connect to wireless networks at an amazing 54Mbps. With our new SpeedBooster technology enabled, your "real-world" wireless network performance increases by up to 35%! Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is 802.11 compliant, fully compatible with standard Wireless-G, and a "good neighbor" to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And with SpeedBooster you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices. To install, simply plug the Adapter into any available USB port. (It's compatible with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports, but 2.0 will yield the fastest speeds.) It gets its power through the USB connection, so no power cord is necessary. The included Setup Wizard walks you through configuring the Adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. The Adapter is also compatible with the Wireless-B (802.11b) network standard, with data rates up to 11Mbps. And your wireless communications can be protected by 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure. The high-gain antenna lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
Adapter works with some setup effort August 6, 2005
eau (USA)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
It took me hours to finally get the Linksys WUSB54GS network adapter to work on a Win XP box with my Linksys WRT54GS router. The solution was to use the XP Wireless Zero configuration tool instead of the supplied Linksys Wireless Network Monitor!
I used the supplied driver installation CD-ROM v1.15 to install the drivers for the WUSB54GS, plug the adapter in and it was able to associate with the router but couldn't acquire an IP address. I had WPA-PSK + AES security turned on and SSID broadcast disabled. When I enabled SSID broadcast *OR* disabled WPA security, the adapter could connect and acquire an IP address. Go figure.
Finally, I switched to XP Wireless Zero Configuration. Bingo! The adapter was able to connect and acquire an IP address, with all the above security features still in place.
Apparently, the installation software v1.15 solved the "res.dll" error that people complained about in their reviews. If you can get the adapter working with the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor, great! Otherwise, give the Wireless Zero Configuration tool a try (of course if you are using Win XP).
The wireless connection seems to be relatively stable. It stays connected at 54Mbps most of the time. Occasionally it drops to 48Mbps or 36Mbps, but then manages to get back to 54Mbps. Signal strength stays around Very Good to Excellent (adapter is one floor above the router). Nevertheless, I occasionally get a lost packet when I do a ping but it's less than 1%, which doesn't seem to affect any network activities such as websurfing and transferring huge files though.
 I lost my time with it November 10, 2004
Eduardo V. V. Montes (Chapel Hill, NC USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I tried to install it in my notebook (Windows 2000 Server) and I had an error (Can't load res_dll).
When I tried to install it in my desktop (Windows 2000 Professional) I had memory conflict.
I paid for being an Early Adopter. I'm not going to repeat this mistake again.
I hope I'll help someone with my review.
 can't find res_dll problem. January 25, 2005
Olga Telitsyna
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Sure it's problem of there software whatever they telling us. If you tired of this message and want to run linksys's Wireless Network Monitor you should download driver for this device from Linksys cite, unzip it (run exe file), find Wlan.ini in directory C:\Linksys Driver\WUSB54GS_09012004 and add in the end of it:
[GemtekLoadResDLL]
LangResID=1
ResFile="resWusb54GS_US.dll"
Then run setup from the same dir to install new driver with correct settings for res_dll (do not forget to uninstall existing version of driver).
Can't load Res_dll November 13, 2004
W. Feng (Terre Haute, IN)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
When you install the software that comes with this adapter on a windows system, an error message will pop up and stay up saying: Can't load Res_dll. I called Linksys customer service (they answered from the Philippines), who said that it is not a linksys problem, but a windows problem. When you go to Microfot's web site, a single page related to the error message comes up, but has zero help value.
The adapter will work, but a small error message will stay on your desktop all the time. If you close it, it will pop up again in exactly 10 seconds, and will stay there.
Hopefully Linksys and Cisco will take care of this problem before Christmas 2006.
 wireless user November 15, 2004
Internet Shopper (IN)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
The adapter works fine on Win XP.
When installed on another system, such as win 2003, the Wireless Network Monitoring software will not work, which will give the "Cannot Load Res_dll" error message.
The adapter itself works fine on Win 2003, you need only to bear that sticky message that keep coming up every 10 seconds, or you can leave it on the desktop and ignore it.
Linksys, please make a update to the driver for users of newer editions of windows, thanks.
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